Thursday , April 18 2024

Classic Films

DVD Review: ‘The New Three Stooges: Complete Cartoon Collection’ – Oy Gevalt!

I have always been the first to admit in any conversation that I’m a devout fan of The Three Stooges (the real Three Stooges, that is – and not that recent feature-length garbage the Farrelly Brothers are currently up on charges for under the heading of “Crimes Against Humanity”) – …

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Blu-ray Review: ‘Lord of the Flies’ (1963), The Criterion Collection – Kids Can Be So Cruel

There’s a saying in the film industry that suggests one never work with animals or children due to their inability to act on cue. Or act, period, for that matter. In 1961, British director Peter Brook threw all caution to the wind and decided to film an adaptation of William …

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Blu-ray Review: ‘The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’

The nostalgia of popping in a new Blu-ray for something you’ve seen numerous times can sometimes make you forgive even the slightest transfer blunders. In the case of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, there’s been massive debate about DNR, color correction, and framing issues. But does any of …

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